1998 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK Recalls (3)

Campaign:
99V078000 on 04/19/1999
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
03/17/1994 - 12/09/1998
Affected:
382
Defect:
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo gm heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 rpm detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. the blades may separate from the engine cooling fan assembly during fan operation and full engine rpm.
Consequence:
This condition poses a hazard to anyone working or standing in the area of the engine cooling fan without warning when the hood is open.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 23, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
99V187001 on 07/20/1999
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
03/26/1996 - 04/13/1997
Affected:
162
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3116 mechanically unit injected diesel engines. the governor of the engine controls the unit injector fueling by way of a control assembly. in this assembly, a link to the governor is joined to the control rod using a rivet. this rivet can loosen and then wear resulting in engine speed instability.
Consequence:
If not identified and corrected, engine speed control could be lost due to rivet disengagement.
Correction:
Caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during july 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact caterpillar at 1-309-675-5658. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
02V110000 on 04/14/2002
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock
Manufactured:
10/19/1997 - 10/31/2001
Affected:
208
Defect:
Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.
Consequence:
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. owner notification began april 29, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
FSB-255-014
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Volvo truck: when replacing or reinstalling a turbocharger on a volvo d16f engine, the existing mounting hardware (studs, gasket, spacer sleeves and flange nuts) must be replaced. no model or model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
FSB-258-009
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Volvo truck: discharge recirculation valve (drv) air line service kit 21377589 has been developed for the repair or replacement of drv air line on volvo d11f engines. no models or model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-265-006
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Volvo truck: whenever a thermostat cover has been removed from a volvo d11, d13 and d16 engine, the two step tightening procedure outlined below must be used to reinstall the cover. no models or model years listed. *pe

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